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Compliance Trainings

What does "reasonable accommodation" mean? How can our Agency make meetings accessible? Find out more about ODR's ADA compliance training for DC government agencies.

Deaf Celebration Day 2019

Join the Office of Disability Rights for this year's Deaf Celebration Day! ASL Performances and so much more!

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Making DC Accessible

Find out how to address accessibility needs with everything from the appropriate language and basic etiquette, to ensuring they are included in our emergency preparedness plans.

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One Community for All

Learn more about the Olmstead Community Integration Initiative.

Emergency Preparedness

Learn about the District's Emergency Preparedness Plan and the steps you can take to be ready for an emergency.

Featured Services

Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can happen at anytime. Learn how you can prepare.

Braille Services

DC Government documents can be provided in Braille language upon request.

ADA Training

We offer ADA and other disability rights laws and regulations training to DC Agencies.

Captioning & Transcription

We can assist you in requesting transcripts for DC Government videos that require captioning.

Complaints & Assistance, ADA

ODR provides information, guidance and technical assistance to those with disabilities.

Sign Language Services

ODR provides sign language interpreter services for most DC agency meetings and public functions.

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Commission on Persons with Disabilities

The Commission is a Mayoral advisory body committed to enhancing the image, status, inclusion, and quality of life for all District of Columbia residents, visitors, and employees with disabilities, and to ensuring that they have the same rights and opportunities as those without disabilities. Learn more about the Commission.

Latest

Oct 1 2019

Mayor Bowser Proclaims October Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 2019 WHEREAS National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes individuals with...

Jul 25 2019

Bowser Administration Recognizes the 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Jul 19 2019

Proclamation - Americans with Disabilities Act Day 2019

Mayor Bowser Proclaims July 26, 2019 as the Americans with Disabilities Act Day Proclamation...

May 30 2019

Pride 2019 Statement - DCCPD

The DC Commission on Persons with Disabilities is proud to observe Pride Month and reflect on the...

May 2 2019

Call to Action to Promote the All of Us Research Program to People with Disabilities

Jul 2 2019

May 2019 Newsletter

Check out ODR's May Newsletter, full of upcoming events and opportunities!

Jul 2 2019

June 2019 Newsletter

Check out ODR's June Newsletter, full of upcoming events and opportunities!

Apr 12 2019

April 2019 Newsletter

The April 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events and...

Feb 8 2019

February 2019 Newsletter

The February 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events and...

Jan 7 2019

January 2019 Newsletter

The January 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events...

Feb 11 2020

Director Mathew McCollough Provides Fiscal Year 2019 Performance Oversight Testimony

On February 11, 2020, DC Office of Disability Rights Director Mathew McCollough provided testimony...

Apr 3 2019

FY 2020 Budget Oversight Testimony by Mathew McCollough

Director Mathew McCollough's testimony on the budget oversight for ODR in Fiscal Year...

Feb 19 2019

FY 2018 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony by Mathew McCollough

Director, Mathew McCollough, will provide testimony on the performance outcomes acheived by...

Dec 11 2018

B22-0957 The Open Movie Captioning Requirement Act of 2018

Jarvis Grindstaff, Commissioner on the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, provided testimony...

Nov 14 2018

Sustainable Straws and Stirrers Amendment Act of 2018 Testimony by Mat McCollough

Director Mathew McCollough testified on Friday, November 9th before the Committee on Transportation...

Disability Sensitivity Training

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Watch our Telly Award Winning film, "Bob". Follow Bob, as he learns how to interact with people with disabilities.

Office of Disability Rights

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays

Connect With Us
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 729 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-5055
Fax: (202) 727-9484
TTY: (202) 727-3363
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

Deaf Celebration Day 2019

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Join the Office of Disability Rights for this year's Deaf Celebration Day! Learn about the history of the Deaf rights movement in the United States, one's rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and celebrate with ASL stories and poetry!

If you are interested in performing at this year's event (ASL poetry, ABC Stories etc) contact [email protected].